Early release of funds

The
University is obliged to ensure that research requiring animal or human ethical
clearance or safety clearance does not commence prior to clearance being
obtained. Therefore, a cost collector for a grant will not usually be established
until all of the required clearances have been obtained.

There are
however limited circumstances under which grant funds can be released prior to
the necessary approvals being in place. This includes, for example, funds
required for the commencement of a scholarship or to appoint staff necessary
for the development of a clearance application.

Please note:
Some funding agencies, such as the NHMRC, do not allow for the early
release of funds unless in exceptional circumstances and then their written
approval is required prior to the release of funds. Researchers should
read the funding rules prior to requesting early release of funds.

Researchers who require funds prior to approvals being in place should email Rebecca Palmer with a request for an early
release of funds.

This e-mail should include:

a detailed justification for the early release of funds,

the purpose for which the funds are being sought and

an indication of the approximate timeframe required to secure the necessary
clearances.

Please note: Any approval for the early release funds will be
conditional upon the necessary approvals being obtained.